Independent publisher, Écosociété, which published the book "Noir Canada" (Black Canada) that denounces the practices of Canadian gold mining companies in Africa, received a new libel lawsuit for $5 million by Banro Corporation. Écosociété is already confronted with an initial lawsuit for $6 million, launched by Barrick Gold after the book’s publication. According to the publisher, in both cases they consist of a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP).